Yesterday, we were treated to a new Nintendo Show Indie World Showcase, giving us a look at some of the brightest indie games set to be released on the Switch.
Over 20 games were presented in what felt like a particularly strong presentation around. If you missed it or just want to keep track of everything that has been announced, we present it below.
Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 2021 – The Whole Presentation
Feel free to watch the full show above if you missed it the first time. Once you’re all caught up, let’s take a closer, more detailed look at each game:
Road 96
From: DigixArt
In a narrative-focused game with a mix of adventure, exploration and puzzle solving, Road 96 tells a procedural story with thousands of potential paths. Meet characters from all walks of life and find out the stories that intertwine. The decisions you make – both big and small – can drastically change your experience. There are many roads. Which one will you take? Road 96 drives on the Nintendo Switch later this year.
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OXENFREE II: Lost signals
From: Night school studio
Published by MWM Interactive, OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is a supernatural narrative adventure game about a researcher who is hindered by ghostly events. Five years after the events in OXENFREE, Riley returns to his hometown of Camena to investigate mysterious radio frequency signals causing curious disturbances. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021.
Read more: Oxenfree gets a surprise success, which will come this year
OlliOlli World
From: Roll7
The bold new entry from OlliOlli the series is here! In OlliOlli World, destroy the streets of Radland and look for the mystical skate gods in this slick action platform. With super tight controls and a level design that flows with your combinations, you will have a mastery trick, meet colorful characters and discover the hidden secrets of this living and vibrant world. Olli World launches for Nintendo Switch this winter.
Read more: OlliOlli World turns into Nintendo Switch this winter
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
From: Tribute Games
With a mix of retro and modern images, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge finds the four favorite turtles that give a serious shell in a classic arcade beat-em-up action. Up to four players can play locally * or online in this brave game developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu, which also published Streets of Rage 4 and Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is released for the Nintendo Switch later this year.
Read more: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge confirmed for Switch, new trailer
yearning
From: Studio Seufz
With a beautiful hand-drawn art style and an interesting story, Longing is nothing like what you’ve played so far. The big twist: you don’t actually have to play to see how it ends. But that doesn’t mean you should just sit in your arms. As the main character Shade, you have to wait 400 days for your king to wake up. While you wait, you can explore dark caves, complete time-based puzzles, and collect items.
Read more: Longing makes you wait 400 days in real life to see the end, launching on Switch today
Retrospective and Last Stop
From: Annapurna Interactive
Developer Joel McDonald’s retrospective is an intense narrative game about an older woman reminiscent of her family. The objects of her past serve as portals in long-lost memories, revealing a decision that changed her life forever. Learn more when Hindsight is released for the Nintendo Switch this year.
The latest stop from the developer Variable State is a single-player adventure in modern London, where you play as three separate characters whose worlds collide in the middle of a supernatural crisis. What do these three strangers have in common? Where will his fate take him? Find out when Last Stop for the Nintendo Switch will be released in July.
Read more: Annapurna Interactive confirms launch date of last stop, reveals retrospective for Switch
Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield
From: Aerial_Knight
This is not your typical “runner” game! Run, jump, slide and go through a futuristic Tokyo-style Detroit to an impressive soundtrack starring Wally to save what’s left of the future. Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield slides on the Nintendo Switch on the 19thof May. A demo will be available on the Nintendo eShop later today.
Read more: Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield Dashes activates in May
MADE
From: Polytron
Gomez is a 2D creature who lives in a 2D world. Or is it? When the existence of a mysterious third dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent on a journey that will take him to the end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from four distinct classic 2D perspectives. Get out now!
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The gods forgotten by the Aztecs
From: Canvas
If you are looking for a great adventure inspired by Aztec mythology, look no further than Aztech Forgotten Gods from the Mexican studio Lienzo. Get powerful arm upgrades, traverse different areas of an advanced Mesoamerican metropolis, and meet all sorts of characters to discover ancient secrets. Aztech Forgotten Gods is leaving for the Nintendo Switch this fall.
Read more: Aztech Forgotten Gods combines Mexican storytelling with anime-inspired action-adventure
No game: wrong size
From: Draw Me A Pixel
Despite its title, it really is a game! There is no game: the wrong size is a point-and-click comedy adventure full of puzzles and puzzles. If you are looking for something different and experimental, full of surprises, look no further. There is no game: the wrong size launches later today for the Nintendo Switch.
Read more: There is no game: the wrong size takes you on a “stupid” journey through the worlds of video games
crystal
From: Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK
Inspired by classic and modern JRPGs, Cris Tales incorporates time travel into its story and combat with a variety of surprise effects, such as younger enemies and thus easier to defeat. As you explore this dark world of fairy tales, you will recruit a diverse cast of allies and discover new realms. Cris Tales lands on Nintendo Switch on the 20thof July.
Read more: Cris Tales gets the final release date and changes the eShop demo
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
From: Konami Digital Entertainment and GuruGuru
Featuring a stylized Japanese aesthetic, GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon offers a dynamic hack-and-slash roguelite experience, full of dangerous dungeons, fierce boss battles and skill-based fights. GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon will be released for Nintendo Switch next year.
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The beasts of Maravilla Island
From: Banana Bird Studios, LLC
In this 3D adventure game, take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses the magical ecosystems of Maravilla Island to discover extraordinary creatures, to learn their behaviors and, most importantly, to photograph their greatness. Beasts of Maravilla Island launches for the Nintendo Switch in June.
Skul: The Hero Slayer
From: SouthPAW Games
Take an entire army to save your king in this fast-paced 2D roguelit. And the best part? To progress in the game, you will need to change skills, which is done by changing … heads. With 90 playable character variants, each with its own special abilities, you might think you’re out of the skull in real life. Skul: The Hero Slayer is released for the Nintendo Switch this summer.
Read more: Skul: Hero Slayer gets a release this summer
the art of rallying
From: Funselektor Labs Inc.
Will you master the art of rallying? Drive iconic cars inspired by the golden age of rally racing on challenging stages, through stylized environments set around the world. launching the art of rallying for the Nintendo Switch this summer.
Read more: Art Of Rally Drifts Onto Switch on To Summer Summer
KeyWe
From: Stonewheat & Sons
KeyWe is a cute and cooperative postal puzzle with two little kiwi birds working in a whimsical post office. They have to jump, knock and nod in an interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons to receive messages on time. KeyWe launches for the Nintendo Switch in August.
LILII ENDER: Quietus of the Knights
From: Adglobe
In this dark 2D action-RPG fantasy, he encounters terrible enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these difficulties and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights. ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights launches for Nintendo Switch on June 22nd.
Tidal tissue
From: Follow Feathers
Call your Weaver and head into an amazingly woven landscape. Embark on a journey to explore ancient dungeons, solve puzzles, complete your enemies and unravel the great mysteries of a long-forgotten past. Weaving Tides, a charming single-player adventure set in a world of magic and textiles, launches for the Nintendo Switch in May.
The City of the Labyrinth: Detective Pierre The Labyrinth
From: Darjeeling
Adapted from the children’s book series, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective takes you through incredibly detailed mazes to find a powerful artifact. In your search, you will interact with more than 500 objects or characters, you will find over 100 hidden objects and you will walk through beautiful locations. Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective launches for the Nintendo Switch this spring.
Read more: You can get lost in the city of Labyrinth: Pierre the Maze Detective this spring
House of the Dead: Restoration
From the MegaPixel Studio
The classic arcade-rail-shooter is back with a new transformation and interesting game changes. In this multiplayer game, you will be able to match a pair of sent government agents to investigate the disappearances just to find hordes of undead monstrosities. The House of the Dead: Remake is released for the Nintendo Switch later this year.
Read more: House of the Dead: Remake Shoots to move later this year
Phew! It’s a pretty long list, isn’t it?
Be sure to let us know what games you liked with a comment below.